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South Korea’s Constitutional Court Overturns PM Han Duck-soo’s Impeachment

South Korea’s Constitutional Court Overturns PM Han Duck-soo’s Impeachment

National Times Bureau, March 24, 2025: South Korea’s Constitutional Court has reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, overturning his impeachment while the court has yet to decide on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.Han’s reinstatement does not necessarily indicate the fate of Yoon, as Han played no role in the controversial martial law declaration that led to Yoon’s impeachment. However, the ruling is expected to energize Yoon’s supporters and escalate political tensions with the opposition.Yoon was impeached by the opposition-controlled National Assembly after imposing martial law on December 3, which triggered a massive political crisis. Han, who became acting…
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